PRANAV JADHAV
213-***-**** *******@***.*** linkedin.com/in/pranav-jadhav21 github.com/pranav-jadhav EDUCATION
University of Southern California Aug 2022–May 2024 Master of Science in Computer Science
Savitribai Phule Pune University Aug 2018–Jun 2022 Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Software Developer Intern — Ecodrive Feb 2024–May 2024
• Demonstrated expertise in technologies React, Node.js, Typescript, contributing to enhancement of web portal. Restructured web portal, resulting in a 15% improvement in page load speed and a 10% increase in user engagement metrics.
• Played pivotal role in leveraging AWS services, S3, Redshift for efficient storage management, DynamoDB for scalable, performant database solutions, ensuring seamless data handling, retrieval processes within ecosystem. Deployed and maintained AWS infrastructure components critical for platform operations, supporting a user base of over 1500+.
• Utilized TypeORM for effective database management, enabling robust and efficient data interactions, and ensuring consistency across different modules of the application.
• Resolved 10+ bugs within the portal, leading to a smoother user experience.
• Implements Agile methodologies, participating in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: C++, Javascript, Typescript, C, Python, Java, PHP, .NET, C#, HTML5. Cloud Technologies and Database: AWS, Google Cloud, Heroku, SQL, MySQL, MongoDB. Framework and Libraries: React, Angular, Express, Node, jQuery, Bootstrap. Developer Tools: Android Studio, GitHub, Google Colab, Jupyter, Postman, CI/CD Tools ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Advanced Search and Retrieval System Using Vector Databases and LLMs Weaviate, Llama, Lightning AI
• Developed an advanced search and retrieval system that leverages the latest in vector databases and large language models
(LLMs) to provide high-precision, contextually relevant results.
• This system integrates multiple cutting-edge technologies, including Weaviate for vector-based similarity search, Node.js for web crawling to build a comprehensive knowledge base, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques to enhance a locally hosted LLM.
• Additionally, utilized the Lightning AI platform to run computationally intensive RAG operations in the cloud. This project demonstrates a thorough understanding of modern information retrieval systems and their practical applications. Full Stack Personal Payment Platform NextJS, NodeJS, Docker, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, Tailwind, Recoil, Axios, Zod, JWT
• Developed using Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, enabling secure user authentication via email/phone, integration with banking APIs for seamless transactions.
• Implemented user-friendly features, peer-to-peer transfers via phone number/name, QR code scanning for convenient payments, providing merchants with Google login and QR code generation for streamlined acceptance. Identification of Frost in Martian HiRISE Images Python, Keras, OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
• Applied image augmentation techniques, including cropping, zooming, rotating, flipping, and translating, to enhance training set. Developed three-layer CNN + MLP model with ReLU activations, softmax function, batch normalization.
• Implemented early stopping, achieved optimal network parameters with lowest validation error. Cloud Deployment Platform Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, Redis, AWS SDK
• Developed using Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, Redis, AWS SDK, implementing deployment, file handling, service communication functionalities.
• Orchestrated seamless deployment processes, including containerization of React code, automated build processes using npm, while ensuring scalability and performance optimization. Game Engine Feature Development C++, OpenGL, Visual Studio
• Implemented PhysicsManager, SoundManager, and WindManager, enhancing gaming dynamics and realism. Developed soldier character with shooting capabilities, resulting in a 10% increase in player engagement. Optimized game engine performance, reducing load time by 10% and ensuring smoother gameplay experience. LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Hacktoberfest Certified Oct 2023
• Collaborated on 5+ open-source projects, contributing to the global developer community. Improved coding skills and understanding of complex code bases, resulting in 20% faster code reviews.